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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,350

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,578

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,765 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $23,006 $26,790 $29,361
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Amenities Package 590    
Heating Package 295    
Moon and Tune Package 795    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Remote start 345 385 385
Running boards 445    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
3.0L V6 1,000    
AWD 1,750    
Luxury Package   1,450  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Sunroof   850 850
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Class II trailer hitch 336    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Amenities Package 502    
Heating Package 251    
Moon and Tune Package 676    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47
Remote start 293 326 326
Running boards 378    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
3.0L V6 910    
AWD 1,592    
Luxury Package   1,232  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Sunroof   723 723
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 7,860 8,980 7,275
Options (change) 6,847 7,885 6,436
Destination 725 735 735
Total Price $33,350 $38,085 $39,125
Total Invoice $30,578 $35,410 $36,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,763
Model Year200920072007
ModelMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,350$38,085$39,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$36,935$37,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$30,578$35,410$36,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,069-1,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,578$34,341$35,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,117

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920072007
ModelMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,475$4,625$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069-1,074

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
ModelMarinerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length175.2 in193.4 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		29.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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